Keurig B30 Review

 

The Keurig B30 is quite different from nearly every other k cup brewer. Let's start with looking at the key features.

Features

  • 8oz maximum brew size
  • Cup sensor detects when mug is placed
  • Compatible with My K Cup
  • Very quiet
  • Available in red, black, and white

Specs

  • 7" wide, 10" deep, 11" tall
  • 7 lb empty
  • 700 watts
  • 120VAC/60hz
  • UL approved for household use only
  • Brewing time: under 3 minutes (to heat water and brew)
  • 1 year limited warranty

Keurig B30 Mini Review
While most of the k cup brewers have focused in providing a larger and larger water reservoir. The Keurig B30 goes in a completely different direction. In fact, the water reservoir has been removed altogether. As a result, the "Mini" is a truly unique animal. Here are the things that you need to know about the B30.

  1. Small/Portable %u2014 It should be no surprise that when you take away the water reservoir, the Keurig brewer becomes very easy to transport. This machine is perfect for the college dorm room, an RV, or a quick weekend trip to the beach.
  2. Longer brewing time %u2014 Because there is no water reservoir, the "Mini" must heat each cup of water individually. Whereas nearly every other one cup coffee maker will produce a cup of coffee in about a minute, the B30 takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Same brewing technology as the rest of Keurig's line %u2014 There is a common misconception that the B30 produces an inferior quality of coffee than the more expensive brewers. This is patently false. We've tested this machine extensively. It brews at a consistent 192 degrees and produces identical coffee to the B40, B60, and B70.
  4. "Adjustable" brew size %u2014 Technically, the B30 is designed to produce an 8oz cup of coffee. In reality, however, this size is only the maximum. There is no reason that you cannot have a smaller, more intense cup. Just add less water. The B30 will brew with however much water you put into it. If yo put in 5oz, you'll end up with a strong 5oz cup of coffee. This is a great trick for those of us who want as strong a coffee as possible.

Reliability
The Keurig Mini is a fantastic brewer, and we've heard of very few problems. We've had this coffee maker for just under a year and have toted it all over the globe without a single issue. We expect this brewer to last a long time. The only consistent complaints we get on the Keurig line of brewers are regarding the water pump. Since the B30 doesn't even have a water pump, the B30 has avoided some of the woes the B60 and B70 have experienced.



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